Category: News Flash

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Source Newsletters- November 2017

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In case you missed it, here are the November 2017 Source newsletters.

There is a Source Newsletter for Support Staff and a Source Newsletter for Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management.

You can find older editions of the newsletter on the HR website.

Here are the headlines at a glance for this month’s Source.

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Support Staff

  • Extraordinary Impact: Not Just Another Open Enrollment
  • Open Enrollment by the Numbers
  • CATA Transit App Available for Support Staff
  • 2017 Outstanding Supervisor Award Recipients
  • Congratulations to the 2017 Clerical-Technical Award Winners
  • Ruth Jameyson Award Deadline
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh
  • Tools for MSU Travelers Abroad
  • Our Commitment
  • Form I-9 Instructional Videos
  • Update on Applicant Tracking system Resources
  • Holiday Schedule for Support Staff Postings
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

     

Faculty and Academic 

  •  Extraordinary Impact: Not Just Another Open Enrollment
  • Open Enrollment by the Numbers
  • 2017 Outstanding Supervisor Award Recipients
  • CATA Transit App Available
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh
  • Tools for MSU Travelers Abroad
  • Learn at Lunch: Teaching in Challenging Times
  • Our Commitment
  • Events at a Glance
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog

Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Winners

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The Clerical-Technical Recognition Award is presented annually to a Michigan State University support staff member performing clerical-technical duties. The recipient is selected from nominations received by the CT Recognition Award Selection Committee. The award is sponsored by the Thomas and Concettina Gliozzo Endowment Fund to recognize outstanding MSU clerical-technical employees.

2017 marks the 15th anniversary of the award. To commemorate the occasion, two recipients were selected.

This year’s winners are Wendi Winston and Tracy Abbott!

Congratulations Wendi!

Video can also be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wny9ChoxR1Q

Congratulations Tracy!

Video can also be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIyLoZx3xbY

Inspirational Woman of the Year Award Nominations 2018

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The Inspirational Woman of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of women staff and faculty affiliated with Michigan State University (including main campus and all of-site and satellite campuses). The award highlights woman-identified individuals who demonstrate integrity, leadership, quality performance, integrative and inclusive action, and influence on campus and in the global community.

There are three categories that will be awarded this year:

  • Professional Achievement will be awarded to a woman who demonstrates a unique drive and passion for her career and contributes positively to MSU’s culture of excellence.
  • Community Engagement will be awarded to a woman that demonstrates a commitment to engaging and advancing communities and organizations at Michigan State University and/or in communities beyond campus, through service/volunteerism, leadership and/or involvement.
  • Culture of Empowerment will recognize a woman who has demonstrated dedication to the advancement and empowerment of women on campus and/or across the globe through mentoring, programs or other leadership opportunities.

Students, faculty and staff are able to nominate exceptional women; the deadline is Friday, November 3, 2017. To learn more about the award, past winners and more, click here.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the GenCen at gencen@msu.edu or 517-353-5040.

Source Newsletters – October 2017

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In case you missed it, here are the October 2017 Source newsletters.

There is a Source Newsletter for Support Staff and a Source Newsletter for Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management.

You can find older editions of the newsletter on the HR website.

Here are the headlines at a glance for this month’s Source.

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  • MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Ends October 31
  • Cover Your Spouse on Your Benefits? You Must Complete the Affidavit
  • 2017 Campus Flu Clinics
  • Community Charitable Campaign Kicks-Off for 2017
  • MSU Security and Fire Safety Report and Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Nominations Due
  • The Mystery behind Work-Life Balance
  • MSU Empowers Students with Information to Help Prevent Sexual Violence
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh Coming
  • I-9 Forms
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Faculty and Academic 

  • MSU Benefits Open Enrollment Ends October 31
  • Cover Your Spouse on Your Benefits? You Must Complete the Affidavit
  • 2017 Campus Flu Clinics
  • Are You Chairing or Part of a Faculty Search Committee?
  • Community Charitable Campaign Kicks-Off for 2017
  • MSU Security and Fire Safety Report and Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Resources through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
  • The Mystery behind Work-Life Balance
  • Policy Highlight: New Mediation Policy
  • MSU Empowers Students with Information to Help Prevent Sexual Violence
  • Courses for Employees at MSU System Refresh Coming
  • System Position Description Tips
  • Events at a Glance
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog

Source Newsletters – September 2017

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In case you missed it, here are the September 2017 Source newsletters.

There is a Source newsletter for Support Staff and a Source Newsletter for Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management.

You can find older editions of the newsletter on the HR website.

Here are the headlines at a glance for this month’s Source.September Source Newsletter

Support Staff

  • MSU Benefits Open Enrollment for 2018
  • 2017 Campus Flu Clinics
  • Retirement Plan Core Investment Menu Update
  • Upcoming Staff Awards
  • Managing Change: WorkLife Office Conference
  • Changes to Professional Services Contracts
  • Bystander Intervention: Anyone Can Intervene and Make a Difference
  • HR Phone Number Changes
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog
  • Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management

  • MSU Benefits Open Enrollment for 2018
  • 2017 Campus Flu Clinics
  • Retirement Plan Core Investment Update
  • Managing Change: WorkLife Office Conference
  • All-University Awards Nomination Reminder
  • Policy Highlight: Extending the Tenure Clock
  • HR Phone Number Changes
  • Our Commitment
  • Events at a Glance
  • What You May Have Missed on the SourceLive Blog

Distinguished Staff Awards are back!

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Remarkable, dedicated and hardworking are just some of the words used to describe the 2017 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Recipients. The Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award is presented annually to six university support staff members. They are hand selected by the Distinguished Staff Awards Selection Committee based on nominations received.

The award is named in honor of Jack Breslin, who served Michigan State University as a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator and steadfast advocate. His strong and innovative leadership played a pivotal role in MSU’s growth and development as the nation’s premier land grant institution.

To see who was awarded last year, and what their colleagues had to say about them. Check out the video series. Staff Award Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for 2018! The nomination form and accompanying materials are due October 25, 2017. Please contact MSU Human Resources with any questions at 517-353-4434.

Source Newsletter – August 2017 Edition

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In case you missed it, here are the August 2017 Source newsletters. Remember that there are now two newsletters that are separated by employment category.

There is a Source newsletter for Support Staff and a Source Newsletter for Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management.

You can find older editions of the newsletter on the HR website.

Here are the headlines at a glance for this month’s Source.

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  • Welcome To a New Academic Year
  • HR Revamps Staff Development Course Listings
  • Check Out New MSU Tech Tools To Improve Your Workflow
  • Educational Assistance Reminder: Non-Credit Course Reimbursement
  • Office of Institutional Equity Training
  • The Changing World of Work: WorkLife Resources
  • What Is the Hub?
  • Our Commitment
  • Holiday Posting Deadline
  • Important I-9 Reminders

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Faculty, Academic Staff and Executive Management

  • Welcome to a New Academic Year
  • Teaching Moment: How to Handle Student VISA Requests
  • The Changing World of Work: WorkLife Resources
  • Discover New Ways To Innovate and Collaborate at the Hub
  • Office of Institutional Equity Training
  • Policy Highlight: Modified Duties
  • Check Out New MSU Tech Tools To Improve Your Workflow
  • Our Commitment

Why Leave Campus When You Can Eat at State

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It’s no secret that the dining halls on campus serve excellent food. Faculty and staff members have the opportunity to purchase dining plans so that they can enjoy the convenience of staying on campus and eating at one of the many dining halls. For those who want to purchase a dining plan, it’s important to note that the rate will increase this year to $6.75 per meal on August 19. You can learn more about the faculty/staff dining plan on the Eat at State website.

Speaking of the Eat at State website, it was recently transformed to provide a better user experience and an updated design! Be sure to take a look. You can find information about dining hours, dining plans, events and more. When you visit the homepage, use the “MENU” button in the upper right corner to navigate through the site, or scroll down a little to access dining hall menus and more. The new site is also mobile friendly, so feel free to visit on your phone if it’s more convenient.

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If you do decide to stay on campus to eat, you can now visit Sparty’s Market or Starbucks at 1855 Place, open 7 days a week, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. These two retail locations opened for business August 1, and they are conveniently located at the corner of Kalamazoo St. and Harrison Road. The market and café are perfect if you want to grab a quick lunch or need a little caffeine to get you through the day. You can learn more on the Eat at State website.

Orientation for New Faculty and Academic Staff

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Are you a new faculty or academic staff member? First of all, welcome to Michigan State University! We are happy to have you here and hope that you will love working at MSU.

To help your transition, the Academic Advancement Network (AAN) has organized an orientation event on August 22, 2017 at the Kellogg Center. There will be two identical sessions: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

The Morning Program will take place from 8:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Continental Breakfast 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.) with the luncheon from noon – 1:30 p.m. and the Information Fair available from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Afternoon Program will start with the Information Fair available from 10:30 a.m. – noon, followed by the luncheon from noon. – 1:30 p.m. then the orientation session from 1:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

There are two sessions available so that you can select the timing that best matches your availability. No matter which session you choose, you are still invited to attend the midday luncheon. Find more information about this orientation on the AAN website.

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The Academic Advancement Network (AAN) is hosting an orientation for new faculty and academic staff members on August 22, 2017 at the Kellogg Center.

In addition to the orientation on August 22, there will also be supplemental orientation programs offered to new faculty and academic staff members. A list of those programs, and a set of orientation materials designed specifically for new Faculty and Academic Staff, can be found on the AAN website.